Ingredients

1 cantaloupe, seeded, peeled and roughly chopped

3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar, to taste

5 cups water

1 cup finely diced pineapple

Directions

In a blender, combine the cantaloupe and sugar, puree until smooth and pour into a 3-quart pitcher with the water and pineapple. Stir well to combine, making sure that the sugar is completely dissolved, and serve in tall glasses filled with ice.